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Biblical scenes were used in wood paneling for churches to help audiences conceptualize the narratives. This panel tells the story of Adam and Eve, one of the most widely replicated stories from the book of Genesis. The panel depicts the scene from Genesis 3:2-24, where Eve is deceived by the serpent and eats from the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden and encourages Adam to as well. God had instructed them not to eat from the tree and because of this transgression, Eve was held responsible. The panel conveys Eve’s corruption visually. For example, she is mostly nude and only partially covered by a leaf, which adds to the temptatious nature of her. She also is the cause of Adam’s transgression by handing him the apple, which also directly implicates Eve in the condemnation of mankind. Although the panel depicts a religious scene, it puts into perspective the life of Eve and how she has impacted women.Label Type
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Gift of Joseph Sataloff, M.D., and Ruth Sataloff